Blue Hose return from bye week to face Morehead State on the road
November 11, 2026
The Presbyterian College football team returns from its bye week Saturday, Nov. 14, when the Blue Hose travel to Morehead, Kentucky, to face Morehead State. Kickoff at Jayne Stadium is…
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Cars & Coffee at BridgeWay Station closes out 2026 season with community food and toy Drive
November 11, 2026
Auto enthusiasts across the Upstate will gather one last time this year as Cars & Coffee at BridgeWay Station hosts its final meet of 2026 on Saturday, November 21. Presented…
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The ultimate Golden Strip game-day playbook: local sourcing, easy prep, and the art of the home watch party
November 11, 2026
Barbara LeForge, Golden Strip News Editor Whether you are packing up the truck for a Saturday morning trek, claiming bleacher seats under the Friday night lights, or wheeling the big…
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Girls on the Run Upstate SC to host fall ‘Celebrate Your Start’ 5K at BridgeWay Station
November 11, 2026
Hundreds of elementary and middle school girls from across the Upstate will cross the finish line this weekend as Girls on the Run Upstate SC hosts its seasonal Celebrate Your…
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Front porches and house-divided driveways: how the Golden Strip celebrates saturday football
November 11, 2026
Barbara LeForge, Golden Strip News Editor In South Carolina, autumn is measured not by dropping temperatures or changing leaves, but by the kickoff schedule. Down in the Golden Strip, the…
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Mauldin Police Chief George Miller honored as ‘Hometown Hero’ at Greenville Swamp Rabbits game
November 11, 2026
Mauldin Police Chief George Miller was officially recognized on ice Saturday evening, receiving the “Hometown Hero” honor during a Greenville Swamp Rabbits hockey matchup atBon Secours Wellness Arena. The mid-game…
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Clinton linebacker Camden Gregory named Player of the Week after playoff win over Liberty
November 9, 2026
The Laurens County Touchdown Club is proud to announce that for games played on Friday, November 6th, the Player of the week is Clinton High School sophomore middle linebackerCamden Gregory.…
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Clinton Red Devils dedicate playoff win to Coach Andy B. Young as town mourns its second football legend this year
November 7, 2026
The Clinton Red Devils took the field Friday night at Wilder Stadium with heavy hearts and left with a win they dedicated to Coach Andy B. Young. Clinton beat Liberty…
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One month left to register for Jr. NBA Youth Basketball in Georgetown County
November 6, 2026
The countdown is officially on! Georgetown County Parks & Recreation is inviting young athletes to sign up for the upcoming Jr. NBA Youth Basketball season. With just one month remaining…
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It’s not too late to sign up and run the 2nd Annual Rocky Point Patriot Run
November 4, 2026
Don’t worry if you haven’t registered yet—there is still time to lace up your running shoes! Mark your calendars for Saturday, November 14, 2026, as the 2nd Annual Rocky Point…
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‘Shift for the Shield’ charity car show heads to Simpsonville to benefit ‘Shop with a Cop’
November 4, 2026
Automotive enthusiasts and community supporters across the Upstate will roll into Simpsonville this Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, for the Shift for the Shield Charity Car Show, an event dedicated to…
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Hillcrest Rams cross country and track teams announce annual holiday online auction
November 4, 2026
In an effort to support student-athletes and fund upcoming competitive seasons, the Hillcrest High School Cross Country and Track & Field teams have announced their upcoming Online Auction Fundraiser, running…
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Alvin L. Wilson DAV chapter 1 to host 5K ‘Walk, Run, Roll’ at Mauldin Veterans Park Memorial
November 4, 2026
In an effort to honor local service members and rally Upstate support for injured heroes, the Alvin L. Wilson Chapter 1 of the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) will host the…
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Laurens senior Brayden Patterson named Touchdown Club Player of the Week
November 2, 2026
The Laurens County Touchdown Club announced that Laurens District 55 High School senior wide receiver Brayden Patterson is the Player of the Week for games played Friday, Oct. 30. Patterson,…
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Hands-On horsemanship: Triple R Ranch to host monthly youth day camp in Simpsonville
November 2, 2026
Young equestrians and animal lovers across the Golden Strip have an opportunity to spend a day at the barn this weekend as Triple R Ranch hosts its monthly Saturday Day…
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Greenville Triumph celebrates young readers as Read to Score reaches more than 43,000 students
October 29, 2026
Teacher participation nearly doubles as students across eight Upstate counties take part in the club’s annual literacy challenge Greenville Triumph SC’s Read to Score literacy challenge wrapped up its 2026…
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Fireflies home to become Prisma Health Park under 15-year naming rights agreement
October 29, 2026The Columbia Fireflies and the City of Columbia announced that Segra Park, the multi-use venue and home of the Fireflies, will be renamed Prisma Health Park. Under a new 15-year…
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Run for a Reason: Registration open for 14th Annual Bridge 2 Bridge Run
October 28, 2026
Organizers of the Bridge 2 Bridge Run have announced that registration is currently open for the upcoming annual road race, with discounted rates available through Oct. 31. The event, which…
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Faith Meets Fitness: ‘Prayer Pilates’ Gathering Coming to Bridgeway Station on Nov. 8
October 27, 2026
A distinctive wellness gathering blending physical movement and Christian faith is heading to the Upstate next month, offering local women an opportunity to connect mind, body, and spiritual practice. Led…
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5 Reasons winter is a great time to play Caledonia and True Blue
October 27, 2026
PAWLEYS ISLAND, S.C. — Winter doesn’t have to mean putting the clubs away, especially along South Carolina’s Hammock Coast, where a sub-tropical climate and two of America’s best public courses…
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Laurens Academy senior Caleb Hardy named Player of the Week ahead of Danny Ford visit
October 26, 2026
The Laurens County Touchdown Club has named Laurens Academy senior Caleb Hardy its Player of the Week for games played Friday, Oct. 23. Hardy, who plays H-back and linebacker for…
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Registration Opens for 4th Annual 55+ Turkey Trot in Fountain Inn
October 21, 2026
Fountain Inn Parks & Recreation has officially opened registration for its 4th Annual 55+ Turkey Trot, welcoming older adults across the community to take part in the pre-holiday outdoor tradition…
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The Force Arrives in Mauldin: Swamp Rabbits’ Mascot Stomper Visits City Hall Ahead of ‘Star Wars Night’
October 21, 2026
Galactic excitement made its way into the Golden Strip this week as the Greenville Swamp Rabbits brought an early preview of one of their biggest annual hockey traditions straight to…
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Clinton’s Angelo Cromer named Laurens County Touchdown Club Player of the Week
October 19, 2026
The Laurens County Touchdown Club has named Clinton High School senior Angelo Cromer its Player of the Week for games played Friday, Oct. 16. Cromer, a running back, defensive back…
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Presbyterian outlasts Stetson 47-43 in fourth-quarter shootout
October 18, 2026
Presbyterian College football scored the winning touchdown with less than 20 seconds left Saturday to defeat Stetson 47-43, its third straight Pioneer Football League win. The teams combined for 51…
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Steve Mays appointed new tournament director of Myrtle Beach Classic
October 15, 2026
Longtime Grand Strand golf and tourism executive to lead one of South Carolina’s premier tournaments SPORTFIVE, the organization that facilitates and operates the Myrtle Beach Classic, the Grand Strand’s annual…
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Clinton’s Graydon Watkins named Touchdown Club Player of the Week
October 12, 2026
The Laurens County Touchdown Club has named Clinton High School junior Graydon Watkins its Player of the Week for games played Friday, Oct. 9. Watkins, a wide receiver and defensive…
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Clinton High School to honor Coach Bill Rhodes with community memorial service Friday
October 12, 2026
Correction: An earlier version of this article listed an incorrect location for the service. The service will be held in the Clinton Middle School gymnasium, next to Wilder Stadium. The…
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HGTC Foundation Golf Classic set for Nov. 15 to support students
October 10, 2026
The Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) Foundation invites golfers, community partners and local businesses to hit the links for a great cause at the 2026 HGTC Golf Classic, set for Sunday,…
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HGTC, Palmetto GCSA host Education Day for turfgrass industry professionals and students
October 8, 2026
Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) and the Palmetto Golf Course Superintendents Association (PGCSA) brought together golf course superintendents, turfgrass professionals, industry partners and students for the annual PGCSA/HGTC Education Day on…
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Eight seconds of adrenaline: world championship rodeo returns to Fountain Inn this weekend
October 7, 2026
Dust off your cowboy boots and grab your hats: professional rodeo action is returning to the Golden Strip this weekend as the Fountain Inn World Championship Rodeo gets underway on…
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Confidence in motion: girls on the run upstate SC brings fall ‘celebrate your start’ 5K to BridgeWay Station
October 7, 2026
Hundreds of young runners, volunteer coaches, and community supporters will gather to celebrate perseverance, health, and girl power next month as Girls on the Run Upstate SC brings its 2026…
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Kinard-Shelton honored as Touchdown Club player of the week; Mike Ayers to speak Oct. 15
October 6, 2026
The Laurens County Touchdown Club is proud to announce that for games played on Friday, October 2nd, the Player of the week is Thornwell Charter School Junior Running Back/Defensive Back…
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Serve for a Cause: Dinkin’ Donuts Pickleball Tournament Slated for Nov. 21 at Pickle Yard Mauldin
October 5, 2026
Upstate pickleball players of all skill levels will have a chance to turn their court skills into community support this fall as non-profit organization RIZE Prevention hosts its inaugural Dinkin’…
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Get in the Game: Mauldin Recreation Expands Adult Sports Lineup with Soccer, Pickleball, and Basketball
October 5, 2026
Mauldin Recreation is expanding its adult athletics lineup, rolling out dedicated leagues for soccer, pickleball, and basketball designed for players of all skill and fitness levels. Organizers emphasize that these…
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Kawonu Golf Club names Eric Williamson Director of Golf and Operations
October 5, 2026
Anderson native brings more than 25 years of private club experience as Kawonu prepares to open in May 2027 Kawonu Golf Club has named Eric Williamson, PGA, its director of golf…
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Presbyterian routs St. Thomas 55-21 to extend home winning streak to 10 games
October 4, 2026
Presbyterian College kept one of the longest home winning streaks in the Football Championship Subdivision alive Saturday afternoon, overwhelming St. Thomas 55-21 at Bailey Memorial Stadium in Clinton. The victory…
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Barnabas Horse Foundation announces annual “Friends of Barnabas” golf tournament at Heritage Golf Club
October 2, 2026
The Barnabas Horse Foundation has officially announced the upcoming Friends of Barnabas Golf Tournament, set to take place on Saturday, November 21, 2026, at the Heritage Golf Club in Pawleys…
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Less than a month to go: Register now for the Andy Quattlebaum Tour de Plantersville!
October 2, 2026
There is officially only one month left until The Village Group’s signature event and fundraiser, The Andy Quattlebaum Tour de Plantersville, taking place on Saturday, October 31, 2026. Whether you’re…
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Statewide OCD awareness week activities feature community walk at BridgeWay Station
September 30, 2026
Communities across South Carolina are preparing to spotlight obsessive-compulsive disorder this October through educational film screenings, regional landmarks lit in teal, and a signature community walk right in the Golden…
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RIZE Prevention brings Dinkin’ Donuts Pickleball Tournament back to Pickle Yard on Nov. 21
September 30, 2026
Local pickleball players and community supporters can get ready to rally for a cause as the annual Dinkin’ Donuts Pickleball Tournament returns to the Golden Strip this November. Hosted by…
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Laurens Academy quarterback Ethan Collins named Touchdown Club Player of the Week
September 28, 2026
The Laurens County Touchdown Club is proud to announce that for games played on Friday, September 25th, the Player of the week is Laurens Academy Senior Quarterback Ethan Collins. Ethan…
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Fountain Inn girls golf clinches historic county ‘three-peat’
September 28, 2026
The Fountain Inn High School girls golf team continued its unchallenged reign over the county this week, capturing its third straight County Championship title and cementing the program’s reputation as…
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Fountain Inn Miracle League opens 2026 season with community support from Fury football
September 28, 2026
Monday nights in Fountain Inn are once again filled with the sounds of cheering crowds and bats making contact as the Fountain Inn Miracle League officially kicked off its 2026…
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Leadership Simpsonville breaks ground on new basketball court at Alder Park as Phase Two plans are unveiled
September 28, 2026
Shovels officially hit the dirt at Alder Park this week as the Leadership Simpsonville Class of 2026 celebrated a major milestone, hosting a groundbreaking ceremony for a brand-new community basketball…
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Mauldin Recreation opens winter sports registration for youth basketball and wrestling
September 28, 2026
Mauldin Recreation is preparing for its upcoming winter sports season, announcing that registration will officially open on Thursday, Oct. 1, for youth basketball and wrestling programs. Families looking to keep…
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Grid Iron Recap: Crusaders stay unbeaten, Raiders top Greer as region play arrives
September 27, 2026
Laurens County’s four high school football teams split Friday, Sept. 25, with Laurens District 55 and Laurens Academy picking up wins, Clinton falling in overtime and Thornwell Charter School dropping…
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Save the Date: Rocky Point Patriot Run set for November 14th
September 24, 2026
Mark your calendars! VFW Georgetown Memorial Post 6444, Winyah Rivers Alliance, and Georgetown County Parks & Recreation are teaming up to host the Rocky Point Patriot Run on Saturday, November…
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Capital City/Lake Murray Country announces exciting lineup of national fishing tournaments for 2026–2027
September 23, 2026
Capital City/Lake Murray Country (CCLMC) announced an exciting lineup of nationally recognized fishing tournaments coming to Lake Murray during the 2026–2027 season. From professional bass anglers to elite kayak competitors,…
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Tidelands Health joins 8th Annual Andy Quattlebaum Tour de Plantersville as exclusive Health and Wellness sponsor
September 23, 2026
Registration Open for October 31st Cycling Event The Village Group is proud to announce Tidelands Health as the Exclusive Health and Wellness Sponsor of the 8th Annual Andy Quattlebaum…
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